Attorney-Adviser (General)

This JOA is for the position of Deputy Division Chief, International and Operational Law, in the Defense Logistics Agency, Office of General Counsel, Headquarters, located at Fort Belvoir VA.

As the Deputy Division Chief for the International and Operational Law Division, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Work with a team of onsite and international attorneys, military officers, and paralegals with responsibilities as the primary legal advisors in International and Operational law, which includes military misconduct and support to military operations and exercises, under the supervision and direction of the Division Chief, International and Operational Law.
• Serve as a legal advisor to DLA Logistics Operations (J3), who is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain management of DLA supply chains, providing logistics and materiel process management policy, guidance, and oversight while also conducting continuous assessments of supply chain performance.
• Serve as legal advisor to DLA Director of Intelligence & Security (J2) who is responsible for DLA's intelligence-requirements identification and generation programs, as well as DLA's security programs.
• Serve as a legal advisor to DLA Joint Reserve Force (J9), who provide DLA with trained and deployment ready reservists for contingency operations and mission support to deliver responsive and flexible logistics capability and capacity.
• Work with the Division Chief to manage the reserve legal support provided to the DLA Office of General Counsel.
• Work closely with the DLA Regional Command counsel offices, Major Subordinate Command Chief Counsel offices, and other Headquarters Divisions on all matters within the International and Operational Law Division that intersect with their areas of responsibility.
• Consult with the Division Chief, Deputy General Counsel, or General Counsel on matters of major importance and keep members of the DLA Legal Enterprise leadership informed of significant operational developments and attendant legal issues.
• Provides back-up support to other practice areas within the Headquarters as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Special Sensitive/SCI
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.

Qualifications:
Qualifications Required:

• The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.);
• Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment.
• In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements:

To Qualify at the GS-15 Level:
You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation.

The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level.

Principal Selection Factors:
The Following Factors Will Be Used to Evaluate the Suitability of Candidates for This Position:

• Specific Experience as An Attorney (military or Civilian) Advising the Federal Government on International and Operational Law Matters, Military Misconduct, and Military Operations And/or Exercises, Is Required for This Position. at Least One Year of Relevant Experience at The Next Lower Federal Grade Is Mandatory.
• Specific Experience in Providing Legal Advice on Intelligence Law Matters Is Highly Preferred.
• Specific Experience Providing Legal Advice to A Logistics Organization and Advising a Defense Agency, Supporting Command, or Similar Government Organization Is Highly Preferred.
• Experience Advising Senior Military Leaders and Members of The Senior Executive Service Is Highly Preferred.
• Excellent Analytical Ability, Including Issue Identification, Legal Research, Analysis of Options, Risk Analysis, and Creative Problem Solving.
• Excellent Communication Skills (oral and Written).
• Excellent Legal and Business Judgment.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Client Relationships, and The Ability to Interact Well with Senior Officials on Controversial and Sensitive Issues.
• Leadership Ability and Experience.

Security Clearance: This Position Is Designated Special Sensitive. if Selected, You Must Obtain and Maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information(sci) Security Clearance. if You Are Unable to Obtain This Level of Security Clearance (as a Result of Undisclosed or Disclosed Background Issues), Within a Reasonable Period of Time (as Defined by The Agency), the Employment Offer May Be Withdrawn. in Addition, Incumbent Is Subject to Periodic Re-Investigation to Maintain Security Eligibility in Accordance with Do D 5200.2-R.

Education:
You Must Provide Transcripts or Other Documentation to Support Your Educational Claims. Unless Otherwise Stated: Unofficial Transcripts Are Acceptable at Time of Application.

Foreign Education: If You Are Using Education Completed in Foreign Colleges or Universities to Meet the Qualification Requirements, You Must Show that The Education Credentials Have Been Evaluated by A Private Organization that Specializes in Interpretation of Foreign Education Programs and Such Education Has Been Deemed Equivalent to That Gained in An Accredited U.S. Education Program; or Full Credit Has Been Given for The Courses at A U.S. Accredited College or University.

Additional Information:
Excepted Service Position: This Job Is Being Filled by An Alternative Hiring Process and Is Not in The Competitive Civil Service.

Veterans Information: There Is No Formal Rating System for Applying Veteran's Preference to Attorney Appointments in The Excepted Service; However, the Department of Defense Considers Veterans' Preference Eligibility a Positive Factor for Attorney Hiring. Applicants Eligible for Veterans' Preference Must Include that Information in Their Cover Letter or Resume and Attach Supporting Documentation (e.G., Dd Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to Their Submissions.

Although the Point-Preference System Is Not Used, Applicants Eligible to Claim a 10-Point Preference Must Submit a Standard Form (sf) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and Supporting Documentation Required for The Specific Type of Preference Claimed. (sf-15, Which Lists the Types of 10-Point Preference and The Required Supporting Documents, Is Available from The Office of Personnel Management Website at Www.Opm.Gov).
As of 23 December 2016, Military Retirees Seeking to Enter Federal Service in The Department of Defense Now Requir

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